Space Mono
Designed by Colophon Foundry for Google Design, Space Mono is a monospaced type family that combines geometric and grotesque influences with the futuristic aesthetic of 1960s headline typefaces like Microgramma and Eurostile. Its bold, sci-fi-inflected letterforms make it ideal for tech startups, creative studios, and editorial layouts seeking a distinctive retro-futuristic identity. Available in regular and bold with matching italics, it supports Latin Extended for Western European languages.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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About Space Mono
- Designer
- Colophon Foundry
- Foundry
- Google Design
- Released
- 2016
- License
- SIL Open Font License 1.1
- Category
- Monospace
- Recommended Weight
- 700
- Script Support
- Latin, Vietnamese
- Available Weights
- 400700
Pairs Well With
Space Grotesk
Space Grotesk is the proportional companion to Space Mono, sharing the same design DNA for a perfectly matched mono/proportional system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the relationship between Space Mono and Space Grotesk?
Space Mono and Space Grotesk were both designed by Colophon Foundry for Google. Space Mono is the original monospaced design, while Space Grotesk is a proportional sans-serif adaptation that shares the same geometric DNA, making them a natural pairing.
Why does Space Mono only have two weights?
Space Mono was designed with editorial and display use in mind, not as a comprehensive coding font. Its Regular and Bold weights cover the most common typographic needs for headlines, pull quotes, and accents where its retro-futuristic personality shines brightest.
What 1960s typefaces influenced Space Mono’s design?
Space Mono draws from the futuristic aesthetic of 1960s geometric typefaces like Microgramma (1952) and Eurostile (1962), which defined the space-age visual language. These influences are visible in its squared curves, geometric proportions, and confident sci-fi personality.